PARCEL 1 51st Street DrLa Porte CityIA50651
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayGlobal investors willing to prioritise equity over near-term yield will find PARCEL 1 51st Street Dr, La Porte City, IA, 50651 in La Porte City worth study. Rental yield 0.97%. The 0.97% gross yield is below cash-flow benchmarks at $1,035,300, but 5% annual appreciation, adding $286,034 over five years, frames this as a capital growth position. Rent of $834/mo partially offsets the $4,655/mo payment. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play properties (0.18 DSCR) for non-U.S. residents without domestic income documentation; a 30–35% down payment maximises coverage. Total projected return: $14,969.
| This Property | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 1% | 6.2% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(5,890) | $180 |
National averages based on 2024–2025 U.S. residential rental market data. Content is user-generated and unverified.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $834 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $6,312 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.13x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in N/A
87 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50651, La Porte City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,708 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,300 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 271 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,575 |
| Average Home Value | $247,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,517
Single Family
1,428
Multi-Family
89
Businesses
97
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Single Family
Built in N/A
87 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 50651, La Porte City, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,708 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,300 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 271 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 ( 8.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $223,575 |
| Average Home Value | $247,537 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
1,517
Single Family
1,428
Multi-Family
89
Businesses
97
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices
Listed by: N/A • N/A
Mls Name: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mls ID: #6336395